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I dunno. Hasn't he been a douche all offseason? I was thinking there may be a possible scenario like Santonio Holmes and the Steelers.
I dunno. Hasn't he been a douche all offseason? I was thinking there may be a possible scenario like Santonio Holmes and the Steelers.
Here's one that makes so much sense it will never happen-
Lamar Woodley for Mankins.
Both are franchised, and pricey. But the Pats might be OK without Mankins and the same for Steelers minus Woodley. The real plus is that swapping players would fill glaring holes on both teams. The Pats desperately need an OB with impact and the Steelers OL is in poor condition.
Even if they get swapped for just this year it would help the Pats more than hurt. And if they were to be signed then I'd rather the Pats give big $$ to a star OLB than a star guard.
Sure, sure, the teams are arch enemies and you don't want to play a former star carrying a grudge in the playoffs. But in January a raging OLB is something more to worry about than a bone crushing guard.
It must have gone unnoticed on you that the performance of the offensive line was dramatically improved once Mankins returned to his starter position.Here's one that makes so much sense it will never happen-
Lamar Woodley for Mankins.
Both are franchised, and pricey. But the Pats might be OK without Mankins and the same for Steelers minus Woodley. The real plus is that swapping players would fill glaring holes on both teams. The Pats desperately need an OB with impact and the Steelers OL is in poor condition.
Even if they get swapped for just this year it would help the Pats more than hurt. And if they were to be signed then I'd rather the Pats give big $$ to a star OLB than a star guard.
Sure, sure, the teams are arch enemies and you don't want to play a former star carrying a grudge in the playoffs. But in January a raging OLB is something more to worry about than a bone crushing guard.
It must have gone unnoticed on you that the performance of the offensive line was dramatically improved once Mankins returned to his starter position.
Before season 2010 I wasn't particularly concerned if he was extended to a long term deal. After season 2010 re-signing Mankins to a long terms deal should be the #1 priority for the Patriots.
Forgive me for wanting to return a guy who performed to a ridiculous level and whose main duty is to protect the franchise QB.I did notice and I love Mankins and how he plays. But Woodley would change this team so much that I could live with the OL minus Mankins, especially if Cannon can help next year or even later this year. Plus, there a number of good FA guards who would be much cheaper than Mankins.
Imagine if Cunningham turns out to be a dud - then the Pats will be in more trouble than if Mankins left. And if he turns out to be good then we'd have one killer defense again - finally.
I did notice and I love Mankins and how he plays. But Woodley would change this team so much that I could live with the OL minus Mankins, especially if Cannon can help next year or even later this year. Plus, there a number of good FA guards who would be much cheaper than Mankins.
Imagine if Cunningham turns out to be a dud - then the Pats will be in more trouble than if Mankins left. And if he turns out to be good then we'd have one killer defense again - finally.
If you're building a football team where do you start? 1. Franchise QB 2. Franchise players on the lines.A top 5 outside linebacker is way more valuable than any other lineman sans a franchise left tackle. I'm pretty sure Pitt would laugh if this deal was offered to them straight up.
I've been thinking the same thing of late HomerSchooled. My questions are can he be had, how much will it cost and will he project in the Patriots system?I'm sure his contract would be far, FAR too rich for our blood, but what do people think about this whole Osi Umenyiora thing? He's a seriously underrated pass rusher, I think. Guy had 11.5 sacks last year, and forced a league record 10 fumbles last year. Granted, FFs is a pretty new stat as far as the league keeping track of it, but that's still nothing to sneeze at. Sounds like he's ready to hold out a long time, and the Giants seem both unwilling and unable to sign him. Problem is, in addition to a pick, he'll likely command a massive contract, and he'll be 30 in November.
Where do people think he'll end up? If Tampa doesn't want to start a pair of rookies at DE, I could see them going for it. But that would be betting against yourself, a bit. Atlanta seems to be going all in this year, but I doubt they're in any mood to spend more future picks.